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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,726.66, 28,071.36 and 10,410.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,726.66, 28,071.36 and 10,410.39 is: 15,605.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,726.66 : 28,071.36 = 10,410.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,726.66/28,071.36 = 10,410.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,726.66x = 28,071.36 × 10,410.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,726.66x = 292,233,805.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,233,805.43/18,726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,605.23

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